Based on its strategic location, the country is blessed with abundant natural resources which have attracted traders, explorers and adventurers for centuries.
The country was named after King Philip II of Spain in 1543, twenty-two years before Spain established a permanent colonial presence here. Language, art culture, ethnology, religion and architecture were influenced by settlers from powerful empires.
Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao are the three main islands that make up the Philippines:
Luzon is the largest, most populous and northern-most of the main islands making up the Philippine archipelago; contains 24 of the country's 72 provinces, plus the city of Manila -- the country's premier international gateway and is the nation's political, social, cultural, commercial and transportation capital. The county's business capital, Makati City, is also located here. Pilipino (Tagalog) and English are the main language.
Visayas is the general name given to the islands that occupies the central portion of the archipelago, between Luzon in the north and Mindanao in the south. It is composed of the principal islands of Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Samar, and Masbate. Cebu City (known as the Queen City of the South), with its international airport and thriving deep water harbor, is the most important commercial and business center outside of Metro Manila; it is also the transportation center of the Visayas region. Aside from Pilipino and English, Visayan is basically the dialect spoken in these areas.
Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines, is bounded by the Philippine Sea on the east, the Celebes Sea on the south, the Sulu Sea on the west, and the Mindanao Sea on the north. The island consists of 12 provinces: Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon, Agusan, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Cotabato, and Davao.
Beaches of Philippines
The Philippines have been well known for its fantastic beaches. Here are some of the best beaches in the Philippines are:
Boracay (The Paradise Island)
It is famous for white sand and cool waters; Windsurfing is a fast rising attraction on the island. Boracay is the place for people looking to party. It is consider as one of the finest beaches in the world. Boracay is located in the North West part of the Visayas area called Panay
Pagudpud
If you are looking for a place that can be like Hawaii, Pagudpud is the place to visit. The strong winds and waves can be compared to that of Hawaii which makes this place often visited by surfers. Pagudpud also has long continuous white sands and inviting beach waters for people looking to just swim.
PalawanIt is dedicated to eco-tourism with stunning subterranean caves, unexplored drive sites, unspoiled beaches and verdant tropical jungles for trekkers.
Puerto Azul
Opened in 1980, Puerto Azul is one of the country’s tourism showcases. It has an impressive resort, and country club complex sprawling along seven coves with gray sand beaches.
Camiguin
The place has been known to be one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines because it still seems like a paradise. Some people even consider the place the “Garden of Eden” in the country. Camiguin has a great topography that includes waterfalls that are on the area.
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